Childminder in Hampshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 14 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder knows children well and is extremely attentive to their individual physical needs, which she meets well. As a result children form strong attachments with her, and are happy and settled.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual abilities and stages of development. She assesses their progress and plans activities that interest children and which help them make good progress in their learning and development.  Children develop good communication and social skills due to positive interaction from the childminder.  Children benefit from playing with good quality resources that are inviting to children, stimulating, readily available and reflect children's play interests.  The childminder safeguards children well. She organises the play environment to minimise hazards so that children can move around freely and safely in their play.  Children enjoy stories and they eagerly join in with familiar words and phrases. This

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This provision is good

helps develop their understanding that print carries meaning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a wide range of tools and materials to make the most of their creative play activities.  The childminder has good relationships with parents but does not always actively encourage them to support children's learning at home to hasten progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide children with a greater range of tools and materials during creative activities to enrich their learning experiences  strengthen the systems used to support and engage parents in their children's learning and development at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interaction between the childminder and the children during their play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at documents provided by the childminder, including the developmental records for the children.  The inspector discussed how the childminder has addressed previous recommendations.

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who attend. This is good

Children are keen to learn; they select their toys and resources with confidence. They enjoy being creative. For instance when children made prints with potato shapes, they said to each other, 'This is fun'. The childminder encourages children to write their names, helping to develop their literacy skills, which prepares them well for their move onto school. Children have many chances to develop coordination skills. For example, they use paint brushes as well as writing materials but other tools or materials to enrich the activities and learning experiences are less readily available. Children develop a good understanding of mathematics because the childminder incorporates this area successfully through activities and daily routines. For example, at lunchtime children made a square shape with their raisins so the childminder encouraged them to create other shapes, such as a triangle and rectangle. This meant children learnt early mathematical language in a

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who attend. This is good

fun, practical way. The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's progress and daily experiences.

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good

The childminder fosters a good sense of security and emotional well-being in children. She shows deep concern for children's feeling, so children receive plenty of reassurance from the childminder. This helps them become confident and self-assured. Children play together well and show consideration towards others, such as waiting patiently for their turn to use the dice during a board game. Children gain an understanding about risks through activities and outings that involve exploring the wider environment. For example, they enjoy trips to local parks where they use larger play equipment that is more challenging. These outings promote children's good health and physical skills well.

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provision is good

The childminder understands her responsibilities and the requirements, which she implements consistently. She creates an environment that is secure and welcoming. She completes training to refresh her knowledge, such as on safeguarding, which means that she is clear about procedures to support children's welfare. She continually reflects on her practice to help her identify when she needs to improve teaching, such as by providing new resources to help children move onto the next stage of their development. As a result of her checking processes, children enjoy interesting and stimulating opportunities and are keen to join in. The childminder links closely with other early years settings that the children attend to provide continuity for their learning and development. Parents comment that the childminder, 'encourages children's self exploration in a fun way'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401029 Local authority Hampshire Inspection number 844877 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Swanmore near Southampton.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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